"This is pretty unusually packed," Rice said, looking around the room. "Vendors were calling up until yesterday. We just didn't have the room."

Beryl Sullivan, a Perry County senior, said she benefited from interacting with the vendors. "One of the women is going to see if she can get me a walk-in tub. This is an amazing event."

Similarly, Perry County senior Dottie Trostle also got something out of the event. "I've never done a (body mass index) before, so I learned about that. I think most senior citizens need help with something. You get an idea of what you can afford and who can help you."

"I started back in November, and I really wanted to ensure that everyone would get their needs met," said Karen Sheriff, Area Agency on Aging director.

"We try to have events and be out in the community as much as possible," Sheriff said, adding that many organizations have assisted.

"Transportation was a big part of this, finding a way to get all the seniors here. (Perry County Transportation) made sure there was free transportation to the event from the senior centers."

"It's a great partnership," said Stacey Nybeck, executive director of Perry County Transportation. "Seniors make up probably about 35 percent of our passengers." Seniors and the disabled receive discounted fares.

Nybeck said transportation department drivers also deliver meals five days a week.

Sheila Caperelli, Southeast Regional Link coordinator, is impressed with Perry County's community involvement. "I think one thing that has set Perry County apart is they already have a sense of community. I think that shows that in Perry County it's not just about one agency."

While the elderly and disabled mingled with vendors and service providers, a band and vocal group provided musical entertainment.